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Fish sticks vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish sticks and Whitefish

  • Fish sticks have more Fiber, however, Whitefish is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Whitefish covers your daily Phosphorus needs 22% more than Fish sticks.
  • Whitefish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more IronIron +78.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +202.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.8%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +343.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.96µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more FatsFats +116.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.3%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sticks Whitefish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Whitefish Opinion
Calories 277kcal 172kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 16.23g 7.51g Fish sticks
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 77mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 16mg 33mg Whitefish
Potassium 185mg 406mg Whitefish
Iron 0.84mg 0.47mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Whitefish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.092mg Whitefish
Zinc 0.42mg 1.27mg Whitefish
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 402mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 18IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 4µg 39µg Whitefish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.086mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 16.2µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.96µg
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 17µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Whitefish
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g 1.162g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 2.559g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 2.755g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.372mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 0.852mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 0.795mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 0.5mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.209g Whitefish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Whitefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Fish sticks
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.571g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients
  2. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.